The Sane Society (1955) Guide
Fromm challenges the idea that being "normal" is the same as being healthy. He introduces the concept of the , where a whole culture may share a mental defect that is culturally accepted or even praised.
: Individuals in capitalist societies function like "well-fed automatons" or robots, focused on consumption rather than creative self-expression. The Sane Society (1955)
: People increasingly view themselves as commodities to be "sold" on the labor market, leading to a loss of true identity. 🧬 Five Fundamental Human Needs The sane society. Fromm challenges the idea that being "normal" is
: Modern humans have become "strangers" to themselves, their work, and each other. and each other.